De-condition the Mind

cleansing. There is no other way to develop your potential other than de-conditioning or cleansing. De-conditioning is not a very easy process. You have to initiate a relentless process by which to identify and eliminate all undesirable facets of your personality. It is like self-flagellation, during which you should be prepared to accept all kinds of criticism. Conditioning is like living in darkness, whereas de-conditioning means re-entering the golden light of day. Negative Remarks In the chapter Al-Hujurat (The Apartments), the Quran gives a commandment relating to social ethics. The translation of this verse is as follows: Believers, let not some men among you ridicule others: it may be that the latter are better than the former: nor should some women laugh at others: it may be that the latter are better than the former: do not defame or be sarcastic to each other, or call each other by [offensive] nicknames. How bad it is to earn an evil reputation after accepting the faith! Those who do not repent are evil-doers. (49:11) Those negative habits referred to in this verse relate to the use of the tongue. People generally tend to point out others’